Fluorite and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Triplite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Fluorite and Triplite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.